Category Archives: Careers

Careers, Pilot, Podcast, Seaplane, Women In Aviation

ACP316 Seaplane Pilot Genesah Duffy on Living Your Dream

January 4, 2021 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Seaplane Pilot

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Genesah Duffy to discuss how she landed her dream job as a seaplane pilot.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell you what content to bring to you in the future.

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 11 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

Genesah and her path to the flight deck.
Why seaplane pilot and not the airlines?
How she has created an amazing lifestyle and career.
What is her favorite aspect of her career?
Advice for those separating from the military with a goal of a career in aviation.
Why she pursued the many different ratings she holds including mechanic and helicopter pilot.
Advice females looking to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of aviation.
What is next for Genesah.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Career Change, Careers, Flight Instructor, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP315 Persistence Pays Off For A School Teacher Turned Flight Instructor

December 22, 2020 CarlValeri 1 Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Flight Instructor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today have an inspirational story about persistence and a question from one of our Canadian listeners.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

I became a CFI in 2019 and a CFII in 2020.

I wanted to let you know that I found your podcast about 4 years ago around the time when I was considering a career change from a high school math teacher to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.

I only began flying in 2014, but one of the flight instructors I was working with suggested that I think about becoming a flight instructor. At the time it seemed like an impossible goal, but as you say in your podcast, do something each day to move towards your aviation dreams, and that’s just what I did.

I retired from a 30-year high school teaching career in May of 2020, and now I’m a flight instructor working mostly at a Flying Club.

Your podcast has been a source of information and inspiration for me, and I wanted to thank you for your commitment to providing guidance and help to others in the field of aviation.

Talking Points:

Thank you for that inspirational letter.
Second or Encore career is very important especially if you are still healthy and have the energy to pursue another career.
Persistence and perseverance is the key to success.
A career is a marathon, not a sprint.
Encore Careers are important.
Career 2.0 and Encore Careers.
We would love to have you on the show to discuss your journey.
If you are interested in being a guest on the show please click on the link on the side of the screen where we have a course that describes how to be a guest.
Hi, do you cater to many scholarships available to Canadians?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Airline Pilot, Careers, College, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP314 Do I Need A Bachelor’s Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?

December 14, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Bachelor's Degree

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question “Do I Need A Bachelor’s Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?”.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

Hi Carl,

Big fan of the show listening from Canada!

I’m currently a second-year student in an Aviation degree program where you study for a Bachelor of Commerce while at the same time completing a Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine, and group 1 Instrument Rating while also qualifying to write the Air Transport Pilot License exam at the end.

I’m deciding between finishing this 4-year program to earn by bachelor’s degree or switching to a 2-year aviation diploma program at the same flight school where you earn the same ratings but instead of a bachelor’s you earn a diploma in Aviation Technology and a certification in Aviation Safety Management & Crew Resource Management.

As for my question, if my goal is to make it to a big airline one day, do one of these options fare better than the other, or do they stand with a similar value in terms of the likeliness of getting hired?

With the upcoming shortage of pilots would it really matter?

I know the degree would be better to fall back on in the case I lost my medical but I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

Cheers.

Talking Points:

Moncton Canada is one of my favorite cities.

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum

Group 1 –This type of instrument rating is given when the flight test is completed in a multi-engine plane.

Never plan for a shortage or a downturn. Plan for your career.

Flight time is #1 and Degree is #2.

BS is better for both a job at a larger airline with much competition and also for your future in case there is a downturn in the industry.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum

Career Change, Careers, Flight Instructor, Pilot, Podcast

ACP313 Chris Dunn The Flying Weatherman

December 7, 2020 CarlValeri 3 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest, weatherman turned passionate aviation professional Chris Dunn.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

With close to 20 years of counseling furloughed and displaced pilots, I am here to help you. You can find out more at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching.

Use Coupon Code: ExpressJet for 20% off our services for those who have lost their jobs recently.

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

Why Chris Dunn is passionate about aviation.
How his varied background gives him a better appreciation of the wonderful world of aviation.
Fishing boats, Hollywood, radio, and Television. Why past life experiences all attribute to your success in aviation.
Learning to fly in his 30’s – It is never too late.
Challenges of obtaining his Flight Instructor Certificate while working in TV and raising a family.
An Aviation Legacy – His grandfather was a pilot back in 1929. Father was a pilot.
Why you should follow a career path they believe in.
Don’t be afraid to give any career a try.
Does aviation have challenges? Competition? Hard work? Sure, but so are most things in life that are truly worthwhile.
Certificate timeline. Private 1997, Instrument 1999, Commercial 2018, CFI 2019.
Advice to those wanting to follow their aviation dreams in tough times.
What is next?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

www.theflyingweatherman.com

https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDunnFlightTraining

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdunnweather/

www.aeroproinflight.com

Careers, College, Flight Training, Podcast, Scholarships, Spartan College

ACP311 Spartan College – Educating Aviation Professionals for over 90 Years

November 23, 2020 CarlValeri 1 Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Spartan

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Rob Polston, CEO of Spartan College to discuss the state of the aviation industry and how Spartan is moving forward.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a member of our YouTube channel or donating through our Patreon Account.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

Spartan’s rich aviation history.
Knowledge and Skill Overcome Superstition and Luck.
Aviation Careers Alumni have successfully pursued.
Flight Training in the current environment.
Technical training for adjacent industries.
Displaced workers considering a career change.
Pilot early retirement and pilot replacement when the economy rebounds.
How to find out more about Spartan.
Housing Scholarships.
Advice for those entering the industry.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.spartan.edu/fly

Careers, Podcast, private aviation, Private Pilot

ACP310 Cory Bengtzen CEO CBSkyShare Discusses Careers In Private Aviation

November 16, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Private aviation

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest, Cory Bengtzen, Founder and CEO of CB SkyShare, a cost-effective, full-service private aviation program. He is here to discuss why you should consider a career in private aviation and why Cory feels private aviation is poised for future growth.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

With close to 20 years of counseling furloughed and displaced pilots, I am here to help you. You can find out more at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching.

Use Coupon Code: ExpressJet for 20% off our services for those who have lost their jobs recently.

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

Cory’s background in private aviation and why he feels this is the time to enter the industry.
How losing routes to remote destinations will affect business travelers, and how the commercial industry won’t be able to service those customers quickly and conveniently.
What options are available to travelers looking to avoid public transportation and remain safe in the air.
How a decreased number of active commercial planes will affect travelers, especially when mechanical issues and weather delays arise.
Anecdotes from his own business, which could be an indicator of things to come – including executives using airplanes as a mobile “remote office” to safely collaborate in-person with teams, and a recent influx of resumes from pilots who have been laid off.
Cory’s passion for aviation and his other accomplishments including starring in Discovery Channel’s Dangerous Flights.
What is CB SkyShare and why they are ready for the future of private air travel?
How you can find CB SkyShare online.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.cbskyshare.com

https://www.instagram.com/cbskyshare/

https://www.facebook.com/cbskyshare/

Careers, Flight Instructor, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP309 Advice For The New Flight Instructor Looking For A Job

November 13, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

New Flight Instructor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer a listener question regarding how to get a job as a flight instructor in a challenging hiring environment.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

For career counseling, interview preparation, and scholarships visit us at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

For those who have lost their jobs at ExpressJet Airlines, we have a special 20% discount for you on all of our products and services. Use the coupon code ExpressJet to receive 20% off career coaching, the scholarship guide, and all of our courses.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

I heard Carl as a guest speaker on the Aviation News Talk podcast and loved the insights he had on how to become a career pilot. Currently, I am at a large flight school and am starting to look for a Flight Instructor job near me.

Last year, anyone with a pulse got hired as a flight instructor. Now, the landscape is the complete opposite.

Even with the incredible support from the flight academy and my school, finding an open flight instructor position is a herculean task. From a career coaching and recruiting perspective, what services does the Aviation Careers Podcast offer that could help me find open positions and then help me be better prepared for the interview?

View Pilot Interview Course on YouTube at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/youtube
Try to get hired with your current flight school since there is preference usually given to customers.
Create a pilot resume.
Develop your story.
People hire people not resumes.
Create a LinkedIn Profile and include all your certificates, hours, and accomplishments.
Make your LinkedIn Profile look like your resume.
Learn how to sell yourself.
What is unique about you?
Past accomplishments, background, military, etc.
Practice interviewing through our career coaching or with someone who has experience.
Do something every day until you get a job.
Read books about getting hired and selling yourself.
How to win friends and influence people.
Your job is to get a job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/youtube

Careers, Furlough, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP305 There is No Permanent Furlough

October 12, 2020 CarlValeri 2 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Furlough

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail about furlough and a new 121 operator.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift.

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

“Hi, Carl and Team,

Thank you for all you do. These podcasts have helped keep me motivated during this downturn to stick with aviation.

As a pilot what questions would you ask if interviewing with a brand new up and coming 121 operator? Is there any reason to not go to start up an airline?

We know JetBlue was started during the 2008-2010 recession and later became a very dominant airline. The first batch of JetBlue pilots who interviewed earlier on now have relative job security, their choice of schedules, and good pay!

I am a low time First Officer on permanent furlough (my regional ceased all operations in April). This new company is local to me, will be flying larger planes, and has a schedule structure that fits my lifestyle.”

There is no permanent furlough. You have been laid off.
Research the management team at your new airline and then ask questions from your research.
During your research try to discover their financial position going into this venture.
The Great Recession was from 2007 to 2009.
Jetblue started operations in 2000.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Airport Operations, Careers, Jobs, Podcast

ACP303 Airport Operations Specialist Brian Carney

October 2, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to discuss airport operations from almost 2 decades of experience working in and around the airport. Brian Carney’s journey to his current position as an Airport Operations Specialist is an interesting and varied story. We can learn from Brian that the path towards your career is not always straight but it is worth it.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign.

Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The recent 2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we’ve got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

Our latest video:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

Brian’s current position as an airport operations specialist.
How Brian developed his passion for aviation.
The journey to his current job.
Why the path towards your career may not be straight but is full of learning experiences we can apply to future jobs.
Advice for someone wanting to pursue an airport operations position.
What type of jobs are available.
What education is necessary.
Read other airport requirements for the job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/briancar89/

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139/

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes532022.htm

Careers, Helicopter Pilot, Pilot, Podcast

ACP301 The Rotor Break with Stephen Ryan

September 21, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

ACP301 The Rotor Break with Stephen Ryan. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Stephen Ryan of TheRotorBreak.com where you will read “day in the life” stories from career pilots.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarships guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The recent 2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

Stephen Ryan and his passion for aviation.
The idea behind TheRotorBreak.com
Law enforcement flying.
How it will help the reader.
What type of stories do you focus on?
How things have changed since the latest challenge in the industry.
What is next for Stephen and Rotor Break?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

TheRotorBreak.com

http://aerossurance.com/

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Listener Mail:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Listener Mail:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Listener Mail:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

Our latest video:

Talking Points:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals